The aftermath of a crash on the A69 in Newcastle (Image: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service)

She was then handed over to paramedics and taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with serious injuries which are believed to be life threatening.

The driver of the other car was self-rescued.

The aftermath of a crash on the A69 in Newcastle (Image: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service)

One lane of the A69 and the slip road was closed for around a number of hours while the vehicles was recovered.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service released these pictures of the crash on Friday morning.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Police are now urging anyone who saw what happened in the moments leading up to the collision, particularly passing vehicles with dashcam footage, to get in touch.